Detroit Mother Seeks Justice for Son Killed in Wrong-Way Crash
Son Killed in Wrong-Way Crash: A heartbroken Hazel Park mother is demanding justice after her son was killed in a tragic wrong-way crash caused by a drunk driver. Despite the devastating loss, the person responsible for the crash has yet to be held accountable by the authorities.
Kim Clanton, the grieving mother, recalls her son, Drasan Clanton Jr., as a vibrant young man who brought joy to everyone around him. “He was such a jokester. He was so charming and witty,” Clanton said, fondly remembering her son. “He was full of laughs. His smile was everything.”
On August 26, 2023, Clanton’s life was shattered when police officers knocked on her door. In that moment, everything changed. “I remember the officer saying, ‘I’m sorry ma’am, but he was involved in a car accident, and he didn’t make it.’ And from there, everything just went silent,” she recounted, her voice heavy with grief.
Drasan, just 26 years old, had been driving southbound on Interstate 75 near Clark Avenue when a drunk driver, heading northbound in the wrong lane, crashed into him head-on. The crash claimed Drasan’s life instantly, leaving his family devastated and searching for answers.
What makes the tragedy even more unbearable is the fact that the drunk driver responsible for the collision has not been arrested or charged. “We knew that the drunk driver was not picked up, he wasn’t arrested, he wasn’t in custody,” Clanton explained. “We couldn’t understand how this could happen. My boy is gone, and yet this person remains free, with no accountability for the havoc he’s caused.”
For the past year, Clanton and her family have sought answers from the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office. They have persistently reached out every week, but their calls for justice have been met with silence. The lack of action by the authorities only deepens the family’s pain as they struggle to find closure.
While the emotional toll of losing a loved one in such a horrific crash is immense, families like the Clantons also face the financial burden that accompanies such tragedies. The compensation available to victims of wrongful death cases includes both economic and non-economic damages.
Economic damages can cover medical bills, funeral expenses, and the loss of financial support that the deceased would have provided. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, address the emotional suffering and loss of companionship endured by the family.
This is where law firms like Mihelich & Kavanaugh, PLC, play a crucial role. We at Mihelich & Kavanaugh are committed to helping families like the Clantons secure the compensation they deserve. Our team of skilled attorneys understands the immense emotional and financial stress that comes with losing a loved one to a preventable accident. We work tirelessly to ensure that justice is served and that the responsible party is held accountable.
Our attorneys are experienced in handling wrongful death claims stemming from car accidents and understand the complexities involved. We are dedicated to guiding families through the legal process, providing them with the support they need every step of the way.
At Mihelich & Kavanaugh, we believe that no family should have to bear the burden of a loved one’s wrongful death alone. We will fight to ensure that justice is achieved and that victims’ families receive the financial compensation they are entitled to under the law.
For the Clanton family, justice for Drasan remains elusive, but with the right legal team on their side, they have a fighting chance to hold the responsible party accountable. As Kim Clanton continues to keep her son’s legacy alive, she remains hopeful that one day justice will be served for her beloved Drasan. Until then, she and her family will continue their fight for answers, never letting go of their determination to see justice done.
It’s important to have experienced wrongful death lawyers on your side when losing a loved one in a car accident.
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Source: CBS NEWS
